NOX Audio has been making some of
the better audio headsets for awhile now and this week at CES 2011 they are planning to unveil what is probably one of the more unusual technology mash - ups but yet very cool in its own right.
Not exact matches
Facebook (fb) did not explain in detail how it plans to incorporate the technology into its Oculus Rift
headset or related software, but a Facebook blog post by the startup's founders said that the team «will be working with the Oculus team to combine our expertise and create
best in class VR
audio.»
Most models include
audio jacks for
headsets, but that is an important feature for allowing a partner or other family member to listen as
well, or built - in speakers and the option to connect to an external speaker.
Although they are most
well - known for their Bluetooth
headsets, Plantronics» headphone offerings combine the call clarity technology of their headphones with great
audio performance.
Except on longer international flights, you will usually pay for any in - flight meals or snacks, if offered, as
well as for any available internet service, video entertainment and
audio headsets.
with glossy black finish and chrome highlights • Large (2.44») high - resolution display (480 x 360 resolution at 245 ppi), able to display pictures, videos and web pages with impressive contrast and detail • 3.2 MP camera with flash, variable zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording • Advanced media player for videos, pictures and music, a 3.5 mm stereo
headset jack and support for the Bluetooth ® Stereo
Audio Profile (A2DP / AVCRP) • BlackBerry ® Media Sync for easily syncing photos as
well as iTunes ® and Windows Media ® Player music with the smartphone * • Easy mobile access to Facebook ®, MySpace and Flickr ®, as
well as popular instant messaging services including BlackBerry ® Messenger • Support for BlackBerry App World ™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third - party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones • Full HTML web browser, streaming
audio and video via RTSP • Built - in GPS with support for geotagging, BlackBerry ® Maps and other mapping applications • Premium phone features including voice activated dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth (2.1).
With an XL, instead of an XE Taiwanese mobile phone manufacturer High Tech Computer Corporation has announced the HTC Sensation XL with Dr Dre Beats
audio integrated technology, with a larger screen and
better headset than the Sensation XE.
The following most significant story was HTC launching a second Sensation Dr Dre mobile phone with Dr Dre Beats
audio integrated technology, with a larger screen and
better headset than the Sensation XE.
The HTC Sensation XL will ship with Beats
audio integration that has been optimised for the Dr Dre urBeats
headset that accompanies the phone,
bettering the in - ear offers of the HTC Sensation XE with an over the ear
headset in certain markets.
Ultra-fast Wireless - N Wi - Fi networking (802.11 b / g) for accessing home and corporate networks as
well as hotspots while on the go Next - generation Bluetooth connectivity (version 3.0) includes communication
headset, hands - free car kits, and A2DP
audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.
Every sound is enhanced with Beats
Audio and custom tuned for
best audio performance with Beats
Audio headsets (not included).
Both devices have bottom - mounted speakers for
better sound and both devices provide enhanced
audio when using
headsets or external speakers.
Wi - Fi (802.11 b / g) connectivity for expanded coverage, as
well as faster Web browsing and file downloading Support for T - Mobile HotSpot @Home add - on plan Enabled for T - Mobile's myFaves SM so customers can stay in touch with those who matter most with quick, one - click access via instant message, e-mail, or by calling or texting their five favorite contacts from the home screen Popular instant messaging clients: AOL ®, Yahoo! ® Windows Live ®, Google ® and ICQ ® 2 - megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom, built - in flash, self - portrait mirror and full - screen viewfinder Advanced media player with search capabilities, full - screen video playback, stereo Bluetooth ® support (A2DP / AVRCP), 3.5 mm full - size stereo
headset jack and dedicated volume controls - supports MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA
audio and MPEG4, H. 263 and WMV video formats Roxio ® Media Manager for BlackBerry ® (included with BlackBerry ® Desktop Manager software), which allows customers to easily search for media files on their computers, view and organize them, create MP3 music files from CDs, add
audio tags, create playlists and automatically copy or convert pictures, music and videos for optimal playback High - performance HTML browser for visiting favorite Web sites while on the go Incredibly intuitive user interface with an easy - to - use trackball, dedicated «menu» and «escape» keys, and context - sensitive menus that make navigation feel instinctive and fast Full QWERTY keyboard for easy text entry Large, ultra-bright 320x240 color display for vibrant imagery Innovative light - sensing technology that automatically optimizes the screen, trackball and keyboard lighting for indoor, outdoor and dark environments E-mail and memo spell - checking available in various languages including English, French, Italian, German and Spanish Premium phone features with Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD), dedicated «send», «end» and «mute» keys, noise - cancellation technology to offset background noise, a low - distortion speakerphone for hands - free conversations, and Bluetooth ® support for hands - free use with
headsets, car kits and Bluetooth peripherals Intuitive call management features such as smart dialing, conference calling, speed dialing and call forwarding Quad - band GSM / GPRS / EDGE / Wi - Fi network support for international roaming BlackBerry Maps, a mapping application that provides customers with driving directions Built - in Handango ™ InHand catalog of additional software applications available for download Support for polyphonic, MP3 and MIDI ring tones Expandable memory storage via microSD expansion slot Ultra-thin, high - capacity, removable battery that further extends the exceptional battery life for which BlackBerry smartphones are known BlackBerry ® Internet Service support allowing access to up to 10 supported e-mail accounts, including most popular ISP e-mail accounts such as Yahoo! ®, AOL ® and Gmail ® BlackBerry ® Enterprise Server support tightly integrated with IBM Lotus ® Domino ®, Microsoft ® Exchange, and Novell ® GroupWise ®, and featuring IT policy controls for IT departments to manage usage and deployments
Wi - Fi networking (802.11 b / g) for accessing home and corporate networks as
well as hotspots while on the go Next - generation Bluetooth connectivity (version 3.0) includes communication
headset, hands - free car kits, and A2DP
audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.
The Verdict: 5/5 — Awesome Quite simply the
best headset I've had the pleasure of getting my grubby mitts on, producing fantastic
audio while minimising the drawbacks of wireless.
Within this large cardboard prison was the new MadCatz officially licensed Ghost Recon gear they had sent in for review: a pretty looking controller and, more importantly, a 7.1 surround sound
headset from Tritton that promised a fantastic
audio experience for Ghost Recon: Future Solder and for every other game as
well.
Ultimately, Tritton's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
headset is not going to make me abandon my Turtle Beach PX5, and if it comes down the choosing betweem then I'd urge to toward Turtle Beach's offering simply because the sound produced feels richer and it provides a lot more options to tweak the
audio, something which I appreciate a lot, which also makes it more useful for listening to music as
well as films and games.
And of course the other reason for comparison is that the Turtle Beach's are right there on my shelf, making it easy to swap between the two
headsets to try to determine which offers the
better audio.
No matter how much they claim otherwise
headsets can never match a true 7.1 speaker system when it comes to creating positional
audio, because it simply isn't a physical possibility, but the H Wireless does as
well as I can ever imagine a
headset being able to do, managing to create a wonderful facsimile of true surround sound.
The Verdict: 8.5 Designed to withstand explosions and still come out looking pretty, this is a
headset that feels sturdy, looks
good and delivers great
audio, but it isn't without its flaws.
In short if you're an Xbox One owner looking for a new
headset simply stop reading now: being stuck at standard stereo
audio and a lack of chat make it pointless to consider the Steelseries Wireless H, at least until Microsoft enable
better audio options.
The bass wasn't massively exaggerated like it so often is with anything claiming to be a «gaming»
headset and thus retained
better definition while still having a pleasing enough thud to emphasis explosions and gunfire, although if you happen to be a fan of very bass heavy
audio then you might want to skip these.
While the overall experience doesn't compare to the total package offered by a higher end
headset, such as the aforementioned Astro A50, the PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset still produces an acceptable audio performance that is still much better than playing without surround sound
headset, such as the aforementioned Astro A50, the PlayStation Gold Wireless
Headset still produces an acceptable audio performance that is still much better than playing without surround sound
Headset still produces an acceptable
audio performance that is still much
better than playing without surround sound at all.
Built for the fans, this
headset encompass everything that Thor himself would be proud of: A piece of gaming
audio that can handle many situations
well without a hitch and can easily go up against its many foes.
Hidden away in the front of the
headset is a surprisingly high quality microphone, which is absolutely perfect for voice chat, with all
audio coming through crystal clear, not only according to friends I chatted with but also hearing developers on multiplayer sessions as
well.
The Elite Pro
headset features large 50 mm Nanoclear speakers and the Pro Gaming Microphone with TruSpeak Technology for amazing game
audio and crystal clear chat, while Turtle Beach's ComforTec Fit System offers a variety of comfort - driven innovations, including AeroFit Ear Cushions - where groundbreaking material technologies combine to deliver cooling comfort as
well as passive noise isolation and deeper bass response, and the patented ProSpecs Glasses Relief System - alleviating ear cushion pressure for gamers who wear glasses.
The device includes a myriad of features such as DTS 7.1 Surround Sound (a staple in the gaming world) as
well as a number of available preset
audio settings which allows the
headset to adjust to any type of game with the press of a button.
Premium headphone - maker Audeze, new
headset combines head - tracking technology with highly immersive
audio created specifically for achieving the
best...
Not as
good as the Game Zero, but still quite
good, and then once I've finished using my computer I can then use my H Wireless as a surround sound
headset with my Xbox consoles and Blu - ray player where it delivers outstanding
audio quality.
A
good analogy would be comparing Mobius to an
audio equivalent of what VR
headsets do for the visual component of games.
This method works very
well with the Platinum Wireless 3D
audio headset, because we don't fake anything here.
The
headset boasts premium construction and materials for extra comfort, as
well as enhanced highly positional 7.1 virtual surround sound powered by SIE's proprietary 3D
audio technology.
Now, most of us gamer's certainly love our
headsets and peripherals so we get the
best audio whether it be for hearing our enemies failed attempts at a humiliating stealth kill or just the general ambiance and epic music scores of our favourite games.
The sound quality isn't going to set an audiophile's ears alight, but the two - channel stereo gives decent separation and for a budget - oriented gaming
headset it delivers pretty
good audio clarity so long as you don't whack the volume up to eleven.
It won't break the bank like some of the more luxurious gaming
headsets out there, but you'll still be getting a
well - made
headset with some great
audio quality that will last you years.
Between the nuanced
audio and fully thought - out features of the Arctis Pro Wireless, this is SteelSeries»
best wireless gaming
headset yet.
This gaming
headset not only brings with it an updated look but also Hi - Res Certified
audio — just like the regular Arctis Pro — for the
best sounding wireless gaming
headset.
Other options, like the Turtle Beach Elite Pro Tournament
Headset, offer different advantages including more easily accessible fine - tune control over soundscape, balance of chat and game
audio and other features, but the SteelSeries offers a less complicated out - of - box experience, and
better all - day wearability thanks to taking cues from athletic wear for its materials and design.
The
best wireless gaming
headset on the market today, the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless is an awesome piece of kit, delivering a
best - in - class
audio experience for PS4 and PC gamers.
The original Kave got high marks for providing solid sound quality, but more importantly exceptional positional
audio — many reviews called it the
best positional
audio ever in a
headset.
I was amazed at just how
good this
audio sounded and could hardly believe this was the same
headset that had moments ago sounded like a muddy jumble of
audio.
The LS20s, despite being the newish company's entry - level product, granted excellent
audio reproduction for the money, offered super versatility and compatibility - working with PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and any other device with a 3.5 mm
audio jack - as
well as delivering a brilliantly fresh, elegant and mature aesthetic which is sorely lacking in most gaming
headsets.
By packing top
audio tech such as wireless 7.1 surround sound and DTS Headphone: X into the LS40s, LucidSound is clearly gunning for the big players in the gaming
headset market, which with the likes of Razer, Astro, HyperX, SteelSeries and Sennheiser firmly entrenched with years of intense competition under their belts, it
better be sure that this system is ready to enter the fray.
As
well as delivering on the
audio and features front, the LS20s also deliver something that few other gaming
headsets manage, a sense of style and maturity that legitimizes their use away from a gaming console and very much in the public sphere.
When it comes to gaming and the feeling of immersion, whilst we may have to wait until 2016 to get the next sensory step with VR, the next
best thing is having a gaming
headset that delivers
audio that shapes the whole experience.
The new
headset has a new ear - cup design that expands the space resulting in greater comfort and
better audio accuracy.
Speakerphone
audio tends to annoy folks at the other end, so if you do a lot of teleconferencing then a
headset — whether connected to your phone or obtained to use with a Skype Pro account — is also a
good idea.
In 2005, Turtle Beach pioneered the way for high - quality gaming
audio with the very first console gaming
headset — the X51 — and since then we've led the industry by designing innovative,
best - in - class products that elevate your game experiences to the next level through precision
audio.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 500P is a 100 % wireless DTS 7.1 Surround Sound gaming
headset for PS4 ™ that uses the Optical Out
audio jack and USB port on the console to provide separate game
audio (via Optical) and chat
audio (via USB) channels, as
well as Dolby Digital ® and DTS Headphone: X ® 7.1 Surround Sound (via Optical).
The Turtle Beach Stealth 520 is a 100 % wireless DTS 7.1 Surround Sound gaming
headset for PS4 ™ that uses the Optical Out
audio jack and USB port on the console to provide separate game
audio (via Optical) and chat
audio (via USB) channels, as
well as Dolby Digital ® and DTS Headphone: X ® 7.1 Surround Sound (via Optical).